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Disney Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs

The Walt Disney Company has begun another round of layoffs, with a couple hundred employees reportedly losing their jobs as the company continues its cost-cutting efforts under CEO Josh D’Amaro. According to an exclusive report from Deadline, the latest reductions are primarily affecting employees in departments including technology and human resources. The number of positions … Disney Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs

Disney Restructures Consumer Products With New Leadership

Disney is rearranging some pretty big pieces of its Consumer Products business, and while most of this will happen behind the scenes, there’s an important distinction for Disney fans. Disney Parks merchandise, Disney Store, and DisneyStore.com aren’t going anywhere. They’ll remain under Disney Experiences when the new structure takes effect on October 4, 2026. What … Disney Restructures Consumer Products With New Leadership

Disney Names NEW Chief Technology Officer With Major AI Experience

The Walt Disney Company is adding a brand-new position to its senior leadership team, and the person taking the job has quite a bit of experience in artificial intelligence and consumer technology. Karandeep Anand will become Disney’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer on October 2, 2026. The newly created role puts Anand … Disney Names NEW Chief Technology Officer With Major AI Experience

Disney CFO Talks Park Prices, Attendance & Massive Expansion Plans

Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston offered an interesting look at the state of Disney’s theme park business Wednesday, touching on everything from growing attendance at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to ticket prices, new attractions, and the importance of keeping Disney vacations within reach for younger families. Speaking during the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + … Disney CFO Talks Park Prices, Attendance & Massive Expansion Plans

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Named to TIME’s Most Influential List for 2026

There’s another big milestone for Josh D’Amaro, and this one reaches well beyond Disney Parks fans. The newly appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company has officially been named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential People of 2026” list, putting him among a global group of leaders shaping business, culture, and entertainment. This is an important … Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Named to TIME’s Most Influential List for 2026

Disney Announces Major Leadership Changes as Josh D’Amaro Prepares for CEO Role

The Walt Disney Company has announced a series of leadership changes across its Disney Experiences division, setting the stage for a new chapter as current chairman Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. As part of the transition, Thomas Mazloum will take over as Chairman, … Disney Announces Major Leadership Changes as Josh D’Amaro Prepares for CEO Role

Orlando Unveils Plaque Honoring Historic Walt Disney World Announcement Site

More than 60 years after Walt and Roy O. Disney first revealed their vision for what would become Walt Disney World, the City of Orlando has officially commemorated the moment with a new plaque marking the historic announcement site. The dedication took place in the Thornton Park District in Downtown Orlando, where the Disney brothers … Orlando Unveils Plaque Honoring Historic Walt Disney World Announcement Site